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and become null and void, if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 360 days from the date of such permit, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 360 days, or if the owner or builder fails to call for an inspection pursuant to R -8.005-B-7 every 360 days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee therefor shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work. However, if the suspension or abandonment has exceeded one year, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee in order to renew action on a permit. Expiration of electrical permits is governed in accordance with OAR 918-309- 0000(7). 4.6.3. Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which he/she may commence work under that permit when he/she is unable to commence work within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the permittee for a period not exceeding 180 days upon written request by the permittee. No permit shall be extended more than once. 4.6.4. Expired permit safety certification. 4.6.4.1. The owner of property for which a construction permit has been issued and the permit has expired prior to passing all required inspections shall, within 30 days after the expiration of the permit, renew the permit, or, submit to the city either a written statement that no work was performed under the permit, or, if any work was performed, a written statement from a qualified professional describing the work performed and certifying that the work performed under the permit does not create an unsafe situation. This certification does not authorize occupancy, nor is it a substitute for the approval of the building official as required by this rule or the Eugene Code, 1971. 4.6.4.2 Failure to submit a statement or certification within 30 days from the date of expiration of the permit constitutes a violation of this rule and a civil penalty therefore may be imposed against the property owner. 4.6.4.3 For purposes of this subparagraph, a qualified professional includes a currently licensed architect, a currently licensed civil engineer, a currently licensed journeyman electrician if electrical work is included, and a currently licensed journeyman plumber if plumbing work is involved. Other qualified professionals not listed herein may be substituted upon the written approval of the city building official. 4.7 Suspension or Revocation. The Building Official may suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of these regulations, the administrative code and the Administrative Order - Page 18 of 40